He was born on Lynn St in Ithaca NY, the son of Bob and Gwen Hasenjager. Bill worked for NYS as a Game Warden He retired in 1991 after 35 years of service to the state. He and Marylou raised their family in Skaneateles Falls and moved to Owasco Lake in Moravia in 1984 where he finished his career in Cayuga County. He loved to hunt and fish especially with Kevin Schafer, Sydney and Louie to whom he imparted his knowledge and was delighted when they got their first fish and game. If you’re on the lake on a calm misty morning and see the Old Man pulling wire give him a nod and ask him how the fishing is.
Bill is survived by sons William, Jr. (Mary-Kay) and Robert, his grandchildren Sydney and Louie, his brother Jack (Scott) of Cincinnatus NY, his sister Marcia (Jack) of Fayetteville Tenn., six nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his wife Marylou in 2014.
There will be no services at this time.
Any contributions can be made to: Hospice of CNY and the Finger Lakes 990 7th North Street Liverpool, NY 13088 or King Ferry Food Pantry 2384 State Route 34B Aurora NY 13026 or of one’s choice.